Time sure flies, and it may be hard to believe that you’ve already reached your first wedding anniversary! Birkat Elyon has worked with so many couples in helping them choose the perfect cubic zirconia rings and have come to learn a thing or three about wedding traditions. Here are those associated with the first anniversary.
CARNATIONS
Carnations symbolize love and devotion, making them the perfect flower to represent your first year as a married couple. They’re beautiful as a stand-alone bouquet but throw in some roses and delicate baby’s breath to up the romantic vibe.
PS: Another way to capture the romance and adventure of your first year together is with a dazzling cubic zirconia ring or other piece of CZ jewelry. We have so many options!
FREEZING THE TOP OF THE CAKE
Back in the day, the English served fruitcake at weddings because it preserved so well. The first-anniversary tradition was to serve a piece at the christening of their first child. These days, couples freeze the top of the wedding cake to enjoy on that first anniversary. Another option is to ask your baker to recreate a mini version of your cake.
GIFTS OF PAPER
Paper items are the traditional gift for a first anniversary. One reason is that it represents a blank slate to write your future together upon; the other is that the weaving of tiny threads and fibers that comprise paper symbolizes the elements that relationships are built on.
Consider writing each other a romantic love letter, framing a paper print of your vows, or giving each other a meaningful book.
“GOLD”-COLORED GEMSTONES
Yes, you’ll have 49 more anniversaries before your official “Golden” one, but for the first year, gold-hued gemstones are a tradition. Stones like citrine, yellow sapphires, or lemon quartz are a gorgeous; an even better option is our beautiful yellow cubic zirconia rings, necklaces, and pendants.
Enjoy your first year together, and here’s to many more!